Gate Gate Paragate Mantra in Kaisho Style Wood Print

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Mantra from the Buddhist Heart Sutra brushed in standard or regular script of Japanese calligraphy. The mantra "gate, gate, paragate, parasamgate, bodhi svaha" means "gone, gone, gone beyond, enlightenment hail!" is a wisdom mantra that reconnects us with our awakened nature. The kanji are brushed in the kaisho style, a calligraphic style of Japanese calligraphy that gives less artistic freedom to the calligrapher than other styles. But at the same time this calligraphic style highlights the inherent beauty and grace of the Chinese and Japanese characters.

My gallery presents calligraphies and paintings that breathe the spirit of contemporary Chinese and Japanese brush art. The main feature of my art work is to grab the moment of inspiration and express in its fullness with the brush. My medium is ink and natural pigments on rice paper. My primary tool is the flexible Oriental sheep's hair brush. In the calligraphy section you will find artwork brushed in different styles of Japanese calligraphy. The very different calligraphic styles evoke different moods, which you will be able to appreciate yourself by browsing the calligraphy print gallery. The subjects covered in the calligraphy section are mainly related to Zen and Buddhism and martial arts. As for the painting gallery you will find...